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Infant pulmonary function testing

Daniel J Weiner1, Julian L Allen, Howard B Panitch

  • 1Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA.

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|June 14, 2003
PubMed

Insights

Pulmonary function tests for infants and toddlers are becoming more accessible due to new technology. This review covers various methods and their clinical uses in young children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Physiology in Infants

Background:

  • Pulmonary function testing (PFT) in infants has historically been limited to specialized centers and research.
  • Advancements in commercial equipment and techniques have expanded the applicability of PFTs in younger populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review techniques for studying pulmonary function in infants and toddlers.
  • To discuss the clinical applications of these pediatric respiratory assessments.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of various established and emerging methods for infant and toddler lung function assessment.
  • Discussion of technical considerations and data interpretation for pediatric PFTs.

Main Results:

  • The review synthesizes information on diverse PFT techniques suitable for non-cooperative subjects.
  • It highlights the growing potential for routine clinical use of these tests.

Conclusions:

  • Modern techniques and equipment facilitate broader application of pulmonary function tests in infants and toddlers.
  • These advancements enable better clinical assessment and management of pediatric respiratory conditions.

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